\uFEFFJoseph J Martinez, MD is a member of the team at Heart and Lung Surgeons of East Alabama. Dr Martinez earned his medical degree and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Dr Martinez earned his bachelor of science in nursing at the University of Alabama prior to becoming a surgeon. He practiced nursing for 3.5 years as an emergency room nurse prior to enrolling in medical school. Furthermore, he was a patient care technician prior to becoming a nurse. He is bilingual, and fluent in written and spoken Spanish.
ServicesJoseph Martinez, MD provides thoracic surgery in Opelika, AL. A Thoracic Surgeon is trained to perform surgery on the chest, diaphragm, lungs, esophagus, chest wall and heart valves. A Thoracic Surgeon also treats artery disease and cancer.
Please call Heart and Lung Surgeons of East Alabama - EAMC at (334) 528-5959 to schedule an appointment in Opelika, AL or to get more information.